Artistic Concepts and Processes

We all know what an essay is, right? We've all had experience in school writing one or, at least, reading one--a short, opinionated writing about a specific subject. However, there is an alternative definition, one we often don't consider --an initial attempt or endeavor. It is vital for us to create without being afraid to fail, essayer as the French put it, to attempt. In doing so we become more familiar with a process or technique and eventually, with enough attempts, we can become experts.

Here is a sample of my attempts...

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Monday, March 26, 2012

Ever Green (Psalm 1)

I'll admit it, I'm not a great vocalist.  Yet somehow, I've managed to find myself leading worship.  Now, I can sing melodies which I write well enough, but having to sing someone else's melody is a different story.  There are a lot of great worship songs that are ripe with the Gospel--songs I love, but are too difficult for me to sing.  So I've decided to write my own hymnal.  Over the course of the next 150 weeks (give or take), I'm going to write a song based on each Psalm.  Here is Psalm 1...


Ever Green

Their roots run deep
day and night, from your river of life, they drink
the truth which comes from your lips
and your word is all they need
to keep their leaves ever green

but not the wicked
no, not the wicked

They are as chaff in the wind
Rejects with no home
They have no mass, no foundation
They are next to dust

but not the righteous
no, not the righteous

They are planted in your word
and it ever bears fruit
Not only are they prosperous
but see the strength of their roots!

No force can break, no arm can bend
those who take root in your garden
those who walk the path you defend
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